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OY05 FWN

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advised engine cover sill cover fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2023 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advised engine cover sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 68,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 67,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working on back of unit (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,429 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 63,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,505 miles

Front and rear disc worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency just met. Adjustment advised.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,082 miles

Both front tyres worn out on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,757 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer wall cut.Nearside rear tyre inner wall cut

Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 12,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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OY05 FWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 FWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY05 FWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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